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Mendham Township Elementary School

Summary:

Mendham Township Elementary School is a highly-rated public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Brookside, New Jersey. With 456 students, the school is part of the Mendham Township School District, which is ranked 5th out of 613 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Mendham Township Elementary School has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in New Jersey, with a current statewide ranking of 38 out of 1,338 schools.

Mendham Township Elementary School demonstrates exceptional academic achievement, with a large majority of students scoring proficient or better on the NJSLA exams. In the 2023-2024 school year, 74.8% of 3rd graders and 83.7% of 4th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, significantly outperforming the state averages of 43.6% and 50.8%, respectively. In mathematics, 87.4% of 3rd graders and 87.1% of 4th graders were proficient or better, again far exceeding the state averages of 47.6% and 45%. The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking among the top schools in New Jersey for White students, Special Education students, and Male students.

Mendham Township Elementary School significantly outperforms many of the nearby schools, such as Thomas Jefferson School, Ironia School, and Sussex Avenue School, in academic achievement. The school has maintained its exceptional performance over the years, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in New Jersey and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. These strong academic outcomes may be attributed to the school's low chronic absenteeism rates, favorable student-teacher ratio, and the relatively affluent student population it serves.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 18 West Main Street
       Brookside, NJ  07926

(973) 543-7107

District: Mendham Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
38th of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,225 Help


Students who attend Mendham Township Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Mendham Township Middle School
High:    West Morris Mendham High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.1 Help
Number of students:  468

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.3%
Asian:
7.1%
Hispanic:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  0.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mendham Township Elementary School ranks better than 97.2% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.62. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.3%), Asian (7.1%), Hispanic (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 0.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mendham Township Elementary School is 10.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mendham Township Elementary School is $18,225.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mendham Township Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mendham Township Elementary School 38th of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Mendham Township Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Mendham Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mendham Township School District 5th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mendham Township Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Mendham Township Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 78.19 267th 1204 77.8%
2004 78.05 240th 1298 81.5%
2005 79.61 191st 1303 85.3%
2006 78.80 206th 1314 84.3%
2007 79.85 139th 1329 89.5%
2008 80.86 138th 1338 89.7%
2009 83.42 128th 1346 90.5%
2010 86.78 39th 1354 97.1%
2011 85.16 69th 1360 94.9%
2012 83.98 101st 1363 92.6%
2013 87.65 36th 1367 97.4%
2014 86.10 83rd 1363 93.9%
2015 95.82 20th 1357 98.5%
2016 95.24 20th 1346 98.5%
2017 93.76 28th 1352 97.9%
2018 95.17 19th 1353 98.6%
2019 95.54 10th 1360 99.3%
2021 95.54 35th 1317 97.3%
2022 93.90 60th 1345 95.5%
2023 95.26 29th 1342 97.8%
2024 94.62 38th 1338 97.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mendham Township Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.40 13th 1001 98.7%
2019 99.80 2nd 1007 99.8%
2021 98.53 3rd 868 99.7%
2022 99.81 1st 949 99.9%
2023 98.70 13th 958 98.6%
2024 95.19 26th 989 97.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Mendham Township Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.58 47th 1333 96.5%
2019 94.52 12th 1331 99.1%
2021 92.01 69th 1290 94.7%
2022 90.96 91st 1326 93.1%
2023 92.77 57th 1318 95.7%
2024 92.95 53rd 1317 96.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Mendham Township Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.35 12th 1334 99.1%
2019 94.58 20th 1335 98.5%
2021 95.95 25th 1297 98.1%
2022 94.99 34th 1324 97.4%
2023 96.48 14th 1315 98.9%
2024 93.32 47th 1313 96.4%
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Rank History for White students at Mendham Township Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.40 15th 1022 98.5%
2019 94.29 11th 1023 98.9%
2021 93.27 19th 964 98.0%
2022 90.07 40th 976 95.9%
2023 92.58 26th 975 97.3%
2024 92.69 26th 963 97.3%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mendham Township Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 208 1 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 218
1989 203 0 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 209
1990 202 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 208
1991 200 0 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 207
1992 259 1 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1993 289 3 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1994 316 3 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1995 395 2 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 411
1996 395 2 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 411
1998 384 2 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1999 400 2 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2000 419 3 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2001 442 3 12 10 1 n/a n/a 0 468
2002 456 5 14 11 3 n/a n/a 0 489
2003 456 5 14 11 3 n/a n/a 0 489
2004 443 3 8 5 1 n/a n/a 0 460
2005 484 7 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2006 487 7 15 9 0 n/a n/a 0 518
2007 434 4 22 13 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2008 537 7 22 14 2 n/a n/a 0 582
2009 410 3 19 11 2 0 1 0 446
2010 397 2 30 12 2 0 0 0 443
2011 362 1 28 17 1 0 1 0 410
2012 325 3 23 20 1 0 5 0 377
2013 326 5 17 15 0 0 10 0 373
2014 299 6 11 13 0 1 12 0 342
2015 283 13 12 12 0 0 12 0 332
2016 275 10 23 13 0 0 15 0 336
2017 280 9 22 17 0 0 18 0 346
2018 286 10 22 19 0 0 14 0 351
2019 316 9 24 19 0 0 9 0 377
2020 337 6 27 20 0 0 8 0 398
2021 359 6 32 25 0 1 6 0 429
2022 382 5 31 24 0 1 11 0 454
2023 389 4 32 20 0 1 10 0 456
2024 404 4 33 18 0 1 8 0 468

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mendham Township Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 218 14.0 15.5 n/a
1989 209 15.0 13.9 n/a
1990 208 15.0 13.8 n/a
1991 207 14.0 14.7 0
1992 265 20.0 13.2 1.1
1993 296 26.1 11.3 0.7
1994 326 27.7 11.8 0.6
1995 411 30.7 13.4 0.5
1996 411 30.7 13.4 0.5
1998 394 32.3 12.2 n/a
1999 409 33.1 12.4 0.2
2000 436 34.4 12.7 0.2
2001 468 35.5 13.2 0.2
2002 489 38.2 12.8 0.2
2003 489 38.2 12.8 0.2
2004 460 35.6 12.9 0
2005 502 37.9 13.2 n/a
2006 518 36.0 14.4 0
2007 473 33.0 14.3 n/a
2008 582 28.0 20.8 0.2
2009 446 41.6 9.8 0
2010 443 34.0 13.0 n/a
2011 410 34.0 12.0 0
2012 377 38.5 9.7 n/a
2013 373 36.7 10.1 0
2014 342 36.1 9.4 0
2015 332 35.0 9.4 0
2016 336 32.0 10.5 0
2017 346 34.1 10.1 0
2018 351 36.9 9.5 0
2019 377 36.9 10.2 0
2020 398 36.1 11.0 0.8
2021 429 33.8 12.6 0.7
2022 454 38.8 11.7 0.7
2023 456 44.0 10.3 0.7
2024 468 46.0 10.1 0.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mendham Township Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 218 14.0 15.5 n/a
1989 209 15.0 13.9 n/a
1990 208 15.0 13.8 n/a
1991 207 14.0 14.7 0
1992 265 20.0 13.2 1.1
1993 296 26.1 11.3 0.7
1994 326 27.7 11.8 0.6
1995 411 30.7 13.4 0.5
1996 411 30.7 13.4 0.5
1998 394 32.3 12.2 n/a
1999 409 33.1 12.4 0.2
2000 436 34.4 12.7 0.2
2001 468 35.5 13.2 0.2
2002 489 38.2 12.8 0.2
2003 489 38.2 12.8 0.2
2004 460 35.6 12.9 0
2005 502 37.9 13.2 n/a
2006 518 36.0 14.4 0
2007 473 33.0 14.3 n/a
2008 582 28.0 20.8 0.2
2009 446 41.6 9.8 0
2010 443 34.0 13.0 n/a
2011 410 34.0 12.0 0
2012 377 38.5 9.7 n/a
2013 373 36.7 10.1 0
2014 342 36.1 9.4 0
2015 332 35.0 9.4 0
2016 336 32.0 10.5 0
2017 346 34.1 10.1 0
2018 351 36.9 9.5 0
2019 377 36.9 10.2 0
2020 398 36.1 11.0 0.8
2021 429 33.8 12.6 0.7
2022 454 38.8 11.7 0.7
2023 456 44.0 10.3 0.7
2024 468 46.0 10.1 0.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mendham Township Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,112 (6.1%) $17,113 (93.9%) $18,225

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mendham Township Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 10th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 29th of 1342 Elementary schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mendham Township Elementary School)84.780.3
 4.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mendham Township School District)84.780.3
 4.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mendham Township Elementary School)88.287.2
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mendham Township School District)88.287.2
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mendham Township Elementary School)94.990.4
 4.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mendham Township School District)94.990.4
 4.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mendham Township Elementary School)90.979.8
 11.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mendham Township School District)90.979.8
 11.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students377456
 21%
African American94
 55.6%
American Indian00
Asian2432
 33.3%
Hispanic1920
 5.3%
Pacific Islander01
White316389
 23.1%
Two or More Races910
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients0%0.7%
 0.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mendham Township Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 468 students attended Mendham Township Elementary School.

Students who attend Mendham Township Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mendham Township Middle School
High : West Morris Mendham High School

Students at Mendham Township Elementary School are 86% White, 7% Asian, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Yes! Mendham Township Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 38th of 1338 New Jersey elementary schools.


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